Open day to mark fifth anniversary at state-of-the-art animal hospital

An award-winning Yorkshire animal hospital is throwing open its doors for one day only and inviting pet owners to come and see the amazing facilities it has.

The fifth birthday celebrations take place at Linnaeus-owned Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Wakefield on Saturday, February 25, from noon to 4pm.

As well as tours of the multi-disciplinary animal hospital, which was the first referral centre to be opened by Linnaeus, there will be demonstrations throughout the day giving an insight in to how a busy animal hospital works, plus the opportunity to meet some of the veterinary team.

Clinical director Sophie Adamantos said: “Most pet owners don’t get the chance to see beyond the consultation room which is why, for one day only, we’re opening our doors and allowing visitors to see behind-the-scenes.

“It’s also a great way to celebrate our fifth birthday here at Paragon and promises fun for all the family.”

Paragon’s £5m state-of-the-art veterinary centre has provided high quality referral treatment to thousands of pets across the north of England since 2018.

It boasts a £1m imaging suite with state-of-the-art MRI and CT scanners, five operating theatres and extensive kennelling facilities and cat wards.

Paragon now employs 145 staff, including 15 veterinary specialists representing the best of their profession.